ON A BUDGET IN AJARA

Traveling on the cheap or just want to get out into the wild? Check out some of the options below for cheap stays in the seaside region of Ajara.

CAMPING

Camping Experience Khulo

Surrounded by mountains, Camping Experience Khulo, in T’ago, sees you camped out in the beautiful garden of a guest house owned by welcoming hosts Khatuna and Marisha.

Enjoy a continental or vegetarian breakfast each morning and a shared bathroom.

The campsite (garden) offers a terrace, outdoor fireplace, and a picnic area. The hosts can recommend a number of spots for hiking nearby. Give them a call- they can pick you up from Khulo.


La Belle Verte

La Belle Verte campsite is located in the Mtirala National Park a 20-minute drive from Batumi and the Black Sea and is serviced by minibus 141a which stops in Korolistavi village some 300m from the site entrance.

Perched on the edge of the mountain to capture the sea breezes, with a sub-tropical forest as a backdrop, La Belle Verte is a stylized ‘eco camp’ made for relaxation, meditation and creativity. You can sleep in a ‘treehouse’ cabin or hire a tent. The site offers toilets, showers with hot water, Wi-Fi, a shared kitchen, open and closed spaces for yoga, water from mountain springs and food fresh from the farm. Various classes are also available- from cooking to pottery, healing herbs and woodwork.

The staff speaks English, Russian, Armenian, and Slovenian. You will need hiking boots, a rain jacket and sleeping bag.

TEL (+995) 568 79 69 90

Email: labelleverte.mtirala@gmail.com

 

Kokotauri Tents 

Who hasn't dreamed of escaping to the midst of nature and the wilds...but remaining surrounded by the daily comforts? 

Glamping in Georgia is what you need. Wake up in a bubble high up among the trees with a view over the mountains. The “Bubble Bedrooms” are essentially luxury tents with a terrace, kitchen, private bathroom and Wi-Fi, situated right in the wild mountains! Lie in bed and admire the view- or take the admiration outside onto the terrace with your morning coffee or a glass of wine. There are various glamping sites around Georgia, but Kokotauri Tents in K'eda is high on our list!

 

GUEST HOUSES

Near the Museum Hostel, Batumi

If you're looking for a place to spend a cheap night and are willing to meet friendly people, Near The Museum hostel is certainly the best for you.

The place offers some 20 beds allocated in two dormitories. However, the hostel also has a private room for people not keen on sharing a dorm. The staff will provide you with clean sheets and towels as you need them. The place has a kitchen, a nice common area and a balcony. Wi-Fi is free.

While it's not modern, it is clean and very comfortable. The common room is the key experience of the hostel. Users are respectful travelers from the world. And if you're stuck for what to doof an evening, you'll easily find someone to tag along with. 

The location is ideal. A market is on the street corner, 700 meters from the Dolphinarium, 600 meters from the Piazza, 400 meters from Europe Square, and less than 900 meters from the Black Sea.

Unfortunately, there is only one bathroom, one toilet and two sinks, so it can take a while to get your turn.

Grab a bed in Batumi at this hostel from just GEL 15.

30 V. Pshavela Str., Batumi

 (+995) 555 22 26 16


Guest House on Europe Square, Batumi

Batumi is a tourist favorite in Georgia, and when you’re visiting you might want to be close to all the best spots. Guest House on Europe Square is probably where you want to be.

Every room at this guest house is air conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, and a terrace or a balcony. All rooms come with a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower.

The roof terrace is a shared space between guests and is equipped with a kitchenette bar: you can make your own tea and coffee, or even try a glass of local wine made by the owner.

Prices start from 110 GEL

14 N. Dumbadze Str., Batumi

 

Guesthouse David, Kobuleti

Though not on the beach, this guest house boasts a large enclosed garden- which is great if you’re traveling with kids, and all rooms have free Wi-Fi and a balcony. There’s also a bar, shared lounge and terrace.  Head out onto the main strip for dinner or dine in the onsite restaurant. Alternatively, cook for yourself in the shared kitchen or get room service to bring up a continental breakfast to your air-conditioned room.

37 Kostava St, Kobuleti